Land use regulations help protect communities and maintain the character of rural areas, but navigating those regulations can sometimes be complex for property owners. Recently, AGPROfessionals’ Planning and Permitting team helped a client in Weld County, Colorado successfully resolve a zoning issue and secure the approvals needed to continue operating their family-run business. 

By guiding the project through the Use by Special Review (USR)  process, AGPROfessionals  helped transform a compliance challenge into a long-term solution that supports both the client’s operations and the surrounding rural community. 

Managing the Use by Special Review Process 

The client operates a small trucking business on their rural residential property, which also supports a cattle operation. When the commercial trucking activity triggered a zoning violation, the property owner needed to obtain the appropriate approvals quickly to maintain their operations and bring the property into compliance. 

AGPROfessionals stepped in to manage the full USR process, providing planning, permitting, and engineering coordination from start to finish. Our team prepared the land use application and site plans, coordinated with county staff, addressed referral comments, and represented the project throughout the public hearing process. 

Through proactive communication and careful project management, AGPROfessionals helped keep the project on track and successfully navigate the county review process. 

Solving Site Constraints with Practical Solutions 

Like many rural properties, the site presented unique constraints. Steep slopes and an existing easement limited options for relocating the property’s access point. 

Working closely with county staff, AGPROfessionals secured approval for a variance that allowed the existing access location to remain in place while implementing improved tracking control measures to support safe access. This solution balanced site realities with county requirements and helped ensure the project could move forward. 

Supporting Rural Businesses and Long-Term Success 

With approvals secured, the client can now continue operating their trucking business while preserving the agricultural character of their property. The solution allows the family to maintain both their small cattle operation and their business activities while remaining compliant with county regulations. 

Projects like this highlight the value of AGPROfessionals experienced planning and permitting support. By combining technical expertise, regulatory knowledge, and collaborative problem-solving, AGPROfessionals helps clients navigate complex processes and achieve outcomes that support their businesses and communities.